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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.88, 2,060.28 and 603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.88, 2,060.28 and 603.92 is: 906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.88 : 2,060.28 = 603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.88/2,060.28 = 603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.88x = 2,060.28 × 603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.88x = 1,244,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,244.30/1,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.30

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